There are probably an endless amount of sermons that could be based upon what is considered by many to be the greatest ever preached “The Sermon on the Mount”. I have often wondered why such a great sermon, full of rich and applicable content, would be named after where it was preached (on a mount), …
Behold, two Bricklayers went out to build fortifications. The First Bricklayer began work on his own being taught by his father. He respected the example of his father and the great fortifications that he had built. And so the young Bricklayer worked alone diligently. Until one day he found a woman that loved bricklaying as …
“To take notice of” is often what we associate with being observant. That you are keen to identifying and perceiving (perhaps deeply) your surroundings. And while we do use the word “observe” today in the sense of merely “looking upon” (observation), the word itself has a more potent history. “Observe” originated from the idea of …
In 17th century England there was a foolish merchant with an extreme pain in his head. First he went to his priest. After the priest listened to the man’s problem he said, “I know the answer so that thou might rest. We must get rid of the demon, for you are possessed!” After the ritual …
Can a rebellion be led by a righteous man? Can a great rebellion be governed by peace? Can a Christian ever be a part of such a thing? The answer is Yes, Yes, and Yes! When sin so dominates the land that unrighteousness has dominion of the hearts and minds of its people, then righteousness …
